retaliate

A verb used to indicate the act of responding to an attack, injury, or insult with a corresponding action.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения ответного действия на нападение, обиду или оскорбление.esVerbo que significa responder a un ataque, agravio u ofensa con otra acción similar, generalmente para devolver el daño o defenderse.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner une action de réponse à une attaque, une offense ou une insulte.deVergeltung üben; auf einen Angriff, eine Kränkung oder ein Unrecht mit gleichen Mitteln antworten.ptVerbo usado para indicar uma ação de resposta a um ataque, ofensa ou insulto, geralmente devolvendo o dano ou a ofensa recebida.zh动词，表示对攻击、伤害或侮辱做出回击或报复。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ردّ الفعل على هجوم أو إساءة أو إهانة بالمثل.

1. Take revenge B2 formal

   To respond to a perceived wrong or injury by inflicting harm or punishment in return.

   • He retaliated against his rival by spreading false rumors.
   • The company retaliated by firing the whistleblower.
   • She felt compelled to retaliate after the insult.

   ruМститьesTomar represaliasfrriposterdeSich rächenptVingar-sezh报复arالانتقام

   Sinónimos: avengecounterattackpay backreciprocatereprisalretortrevenge

   Antónimos: absolveforgivepardon

2. Counterattack B2 formal

   To make a return attack or respond with similar force, especially in response to an evil act.

   • The army retaliated with airstrikes after the ambush.
   • In the debate, he retaliated with sharp criticism of his opponent's policies.
   • The boxer retaliated with a powerful punch after being hit.

   ruКонтратаковатьesContraatacarfrriposterdeVergeltung übenptContra-atacarzh反击arردّ الهجوم

   Sinónimos: avengecounterattackfight backreciprocaterepayrespondstrike back

• retaliated past participle
• retaliated past simple
• retaliating present participle
• retaliates third person singular